White Home Design Palettes

Ask an architect or an interior designer which color they find to be the most beautiful in regard to light and home design, and you’re likely to hear the same answer: White!
Although the color does indeed present challenges when it comes to proper cleaning, durability and practicality, when utilized properly, it can be breathtakingly beautiful and bright, and can also make a room feel much larger or taller than it actually is.

With so many shades of white to choose from, once layered together, they instantly take on more colorful appearances. Furthermore, if a single color is introduced into a space which is otherwise all white, the entire space may reflect that color, instantly creating the impression that the room is a highly muted shade of a particular hue. I love to use red for Christmas, champagne or gold colors for New Year’s, and orange and burgundy colors for Fall. White goes so well with all these colors and ANY Holiday themes!

Choosing white for your interior is not always the easy way out as finding the right shade is never a simple process. Some whites have warm undertones, while others have a cool finish. Yellow undertones give white paint a warmer and creamier appearance, while blue undertones give a crisper look. A room or space with lots of natural light is likely to look warmer and you can use a cooler shade of white to balance the room. Once you land on the perfect white hue, it’s time to introduce color into the space!

“One of my personal favorite things about all-white walls, is that they photograph so much better than color”

After a hectic day, an all-white bedroom is a soothing getaway; serene expanses of white walls and linens invite you to clear your mind and relax without distractions. Also, one of my personal favorite things about all-white walls / rooms, is that they photograph so much better than color! I would love to hear about your experience with white walls. Have you ever lived with all-white, or de-whited your own living space? I would love to hear about it in comments. XOXO, Charlotte

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14 Responses
  • Stinna
    January 4, 2021

    Such gorgeous photos and I absolutely love that NYC PH bathroom! White is truly the most elegant!

    • Manhattan Girl
      January 4, 2021

      Thanks so much, Stinna! Happy New Year! XO, Charlotte

      • Rita
        January 5, 2021

        Fabulous homes and shopping guides. Happy New Year beautiful! ❤️❤️?

  • Bettina
    January 4, 2021

    I would never leave home of that was my bathroom! Hahah!! ??

    • Manhattan Girl
      January 5, 2021

      haha agreed! <3

  • Kathy D.
    January 5, 2021

    Wow! ???

    • Manhattan Girl
      January 7, 2021

      ❤️

  • Erica
    January 7, 2021

    You have amazing style

    • Manhattan Girl
      January 7, 2021

      thank you 🙂 ❤️

  • Helena
    January 7, 2021

    I painted all my walls pure white and it feels so much cleaner and fresher now! My old color was a more yellowish cream and I don’t miss it at all ?
    BEAUTIFUL home / interior post! Please do more like this! ?

  • sienna d.
    January 8, 2021

    i would also love for you to share more home interior (especially from New York City)? Maybe your favorite Brownstones?
    Love your blog and Insta! XXXX, sienna

    • Manhattan Girl
      January 8, 2021

      Thanks so much, Sienna! Definitely more interior and home design content coming! XO, Charlotte

  • Lena
    January 17, 2021

    ????

  • Tiffany
    January 21, 2021

    AMAZING!!!